Lost Share Certificate Indemnity

The Lost Share Certificate Indemnity Template is:

a comprehensive 12-page legal template | 2026 England & Wales compliant | for private limited companies

designed for shareholders needing secure replacement of lost, damaged, or destroyed share certificates

Lost Share Certificate Indemnity Template (England & Wales)

Replace a missing share certificate with confidence using our professionally drafted Lost Share Certificate Indemnity Template for England and Wales. Designed for shareholders, company secretaries, solicitors, and corporate advisers, this template provides a clear and legally appropriate indemnity where an original share certificate has been lost, destroyed, or misplaced.

The indemnity protects the company against claims arising from the missing certificate while allowing a replacement share certificate to be issued in line with UK company law and standard corporate practice. This UK lost share certificate indemnity template is suitable for private limited companies and supports efficient share administration without the cost of bespoke legal drafting.

Why Choose This Lost Share Certificate Indemnity Template?

UK Company Law Aligned
Prepared with reference to the Companies Act 2006 and standard company secretarial practice.

Risk Protection for Companies
Provides a clear indemnity to protect the company against future claims relating to the lost certificate.

Professionally Drafted
Reflects wording commonly used by solicitors and company secretaries.

Fully Customisable
Editable format allows you to insert shareholder details, share numbers, and certificate references.

Time and Cost Efficient
Avoid unnecessary legal fees while ensuring a legally robust indemnity document.

Who Should Use This Template?

• Shareholders who have lost or destroyed a share certificate

• Company secretaries managing share records and replacements

• Solicitors and corporate advisers handling share administration

• UK companies issuing replacement share certificates

Key Features Included

• UK-compliant lost share certificate indemnity wording

• Protection against claims, losses, and liabilities

• Suitable for private limited companies

• Clear identification of shares and certificate details

• Professional format aligned with corporate best practice

FAQs About Lost Share Certificate Indemnities

Q: What is a lost share certificate indemnity?
It is a legal document where the shareholder indemnifies the company against claims arising from a lost or missing share certificate.

Q: Is an indemnity required to issue a replacement share certificate?
In practice, yes. Most UK companies require an indemnity before issuing a replacement certificate.

Q: Does this template comply with UK law?
Yes. It is drafted for use in England and Wales and aligned with the Companies Act 2006.

Q: Can this be used for private companies?
Yes. The template is suitable for private limited companies and common share administration scenarios.

Q: How do I use this template?
Complete the shareholder and share details, sign the indemnity, and provide it to the company before a replacement certificate is issued.

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